Looking back on your life and career to date, are there times you wish you’d been a little braver, trusted in yourself more, or been less cautious in the chances you took (or didn’t take)?

Are you now at a crossroads, wondering if
you should take a chance on new opportunity or move your life or career in a
new direction?

Have you been putting off taking an action
you know is necessary to propel your career or business to the next level?

Have you ever felt paralyzed and unsure of
which path to take when facing a major life decision?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then it’s time to take a closer look at how you approach uncertainty and risk.

Sure, we all know that risk-taking is necessary for growth and to move us forward to bigger and better opportunities. But far too often, we find ourselves stuck when it’s time to take that Big Leap. Doubts and insecurities loom large, and the “What ifs” take over. What if I fail? What if it’s just not the right time? What if… What if… What if…

In our society, we’re often told that “fortune favors the bold” and the desire to avoid or minimize risk is a weakness holding us back from success. But in reality, our innate risk aversion serves a purpose – and if it’s harnessed properly, it can help us taker smarter and bolder action in the face of
uncertainty.

In this Roundtable Discussion, Jen Walker will address the
critical mistakes many of us make when assessing risk, using examples from her own
life and career. Participants will learn
to recognize the innate biases in our thinking that distort our perception of
risk and uncertainty, and to identify their most significant obstacles when it
comes to risk-taking.

The discussion will also address techniques that
participants can use to become more comfortable with uncertainty and more
confident about the risks they choose to take in their careers and personal
lives.